PRCA Business Journal - Dec. 21, 2023

2025 Rule Proposals

Change R1.3.2.9 Team Roping (per man). The team roping entry fee scale will be as follows: FROM TO EFS $500 $1999.99

$100 if one head $150 if two head $125 if one head $200 if two head $150 if one head $250 if two head

$2,000

$4,999.99

$5,000

$7,999.99

$8,000 $200 if one head $300$350 if two head $10,000 or more to be set by the Event Representative and the Director of Rodeo Administration ( K. Driggers 12/22) $9,999.99

P R C A B U S I N E S S

New R4.11.9 Replay Challenge. Any contestant in said event, up in that performance or set (if more than one performance) and whether or not they are the ride/run in question, may ask for a run/ride replay at rodeos with a purse of $50,000 added or larger (in every event). The challenge must be called prior to the next run/ride. If replay challenge is won, there will be no cost to contestant; however, if the call stands and is not overturned, the contestant who called the challenge will be billed $500 to their PRCA account. The replay judges ruling will be final and irrefutable.

Qualifying challenge infractions include: Mark out Rule (rough stock) Called for a slap (rough stock)

(Close Call) for making whistle (rough stock) Intentionally catching knots in the chute (bull riding) Barrier malfunction (timed events) Clean catches (team roping) Crossfire (team roping) Jerk down (calf roping) Knock down – (steer wrestling) Contestant Touching Steer when flat (steer wrestling)

(Competition Committee 03/23)

Change R9.5.1.1 Rigging Three-quarter double; Front edge of “D” ring must pull not further back than directly below center of point of swell. Standard E-Z or ring-type saddle “D” must be used and cannot exceed 5-3/4 inches outside width measurement. (B. Harter 11/22)

Change R9.5.1.2 Swell Undercut. Not more than 3 inches-1 ½ inch on each side. (B. Harter 11/22)

Change R9.5.1.4 Tree . Saddles must be built on PRCA-approved tree and must conform to the following specifications with a reasonable added thickness of 1/2 inch for leather covering: Fork 14 15 inches wide

Height 9 inches maximum Gullet 5-3/4 inches wide Cantle 5 inches maximum height; 14 inches

maximum width. (B. Harter 11/22)

Change R9.5.6 Only Dry Resin Allowed . Dry Only resin may be used on chaps and saddle. Anyone using any other foreign substance shall be disqualified and declared ineligible to compete for 30 days; also subject to fine. The judges will examine clothing, saddle, rein and spurs. Judge has authority to require a contestant to clean chaps or saddle if he feels contestant has an

unfair advantage. (B. Harter 11/22)

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